5 States with The Most Counties in the US

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In this article, we will take a look at the 5 states with the most counties in the US. If you would like to read our discussion on population and county distribution across the country, you can go to the 15 States with The Most Counties in the US.

5. Missouri

Number of Counties: 115

Missouri’s most populous counties include St. Louis, Jackson, and St. Charles, with populations of 0.97 million, 0.71 million, and 0.42 million, respectively. The state has a population density of 87.1 persons per square mile. The state’s biggest city is Kansas City, which has a population of 0.51 million. Meanwhile, the state capital, Jefferson City, lies in Cole County.

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